February 12, 2025 | Volume: 23 | Issue 6

rAVe ProAV Edition

Hello everyone! As you can probably tell, we made it back from Barcelona, Spain, in one piece! And all of our product videos are uploaded from ISE — which was a whopping 2,400+ by the way. It takes time to get those on the site because we view, title and upload each one. How else are we supposed to check out the products that we give awards to? So you can see all those at ravepubs.com/ise.

And of course, our story coverage is below. Plenty of news for you to peruse at your leisure! Enjoy!

Steph Beckett
Managing Editor, rAVe [PUBS]

COLUMNS

Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad.

The Daily Raff: ISE 2025 Day 1 Thoughts [Steph Beckett]

Wow; it’s been a minute since I wrote one of these. Okay. Deep breath. Let’s go. ISE 2025 is probably the biggest trade show I’ve ever seen in my life. There is so. so much happening. More manufacturers […]

A Post-ISE AV Cloud Update from Gary Kayye: So Far, It’s Still a Lot of Xyte [Gary Kayye]

ISE 2025 was filled with the potential of an upcoming AV Cloud onslaught. Big brands such as Legrand AV, Crestron, QSC, Shure, BrightSign, Philips […]

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

XTEN-AV Adds Project Management Feature Dubbed X-Pro

Biamp Intros 4800-Watt Versions of Voltera Networked Amplified Loudspeaker Controllers

Biamp has introduced three new 4800-watt models to its Voltera family of networked amplified […]

PROLIGHTS Announced Astra Profile900 Live Events, Production, Studios and Theaters

PROLIGHTS has introduced the Astra Profile900, a moving head fixture designed for live productions, studios, theaters, and events. The Astra Profile900 is available in […]

Magewell Announced Q-SYS Certification

QuickLink Can Add Zoom Callers Into Its Workflow

QuickLink announced that it has teamed up with Zoom Communications to integrate Zoom into QuickLink’s solutions. This partnership sees […]

Extron Announced Two New 8K-Capable Products

Extron has introduced the DA2 HD 8K AE and DA2 HD 8K AI, two-output 8K HDMI distribution amplifiers designed for professional AV applications. The DA2 HD 8K […]

ClearOne Debuts BMA 360DX Mic, Speaker, DSP and Amplifier in a 2 x 2 Ceiling Tile Configuration for UCC

Séura Added Séura Contract Aimed at the Hospitality Markets

Séura announced Séura Contract; a catalog of products for hospitality and commercial spaces […]

Telycam Ships the Explore Broadcast-Quality PTZ Camera for Live Events and Production

Telycam is shipping its Explore broadcast-quality PTZ camera designed for live production and events. The Explore integrates a 1-inch, 9MP Sony sensor for 4K60 […]

PPDS and True Performance Partner for New Line of dvLEDs with PMS Color Matching and TAA Compliance

AMD Is Solidly in ProAV Market with IPMX AV-over-IP Chips, UHD Processing Chips and AI Chip Solutions

AMD (yes, the chip company) just debuted silicon solutions supporting AV-over-IP. The following […]

Extron Ships OUT32AT Output Card for Quantum Ultra II Videowall Processors

Extron has introduced the Quantum OUT32AT output card for Quantum Ultra II videowall processors, providing direct connectivity to Dante audio networks. The […]

DICENTIS Debuts ePaper-Based Electronic Name Cards for Meetings and Conferences

Sennheiser Debuts TeamConnect Ceiling Medium Ceiling Tile (TCC M CT)

Sennheiser announced a new installation variant for its TeamConnect Ceiling Medium (TCC M) – the […]

LAIA Debuts Three New PTZ Camera Lines for UCC, ED, HOW, Live Events and Production

LAIA Technologies announced the launch of three major PTZ camera lines. The line-up now includes new models; all are AI-enabled cameras; the C-Pro […]

Need Real-Time AI-Translation? AREC Has It with the KS-CC2 Series

PRODUCT NEWS CONTINUED

What You Need to Know.

Extron Adds Redundancy and Scheduled Backups to Its AV-over-IP Ecosystem

Listen and Ampetronic Are Now Shipping Auri; a Bluetooth Auracast Assistive Listening Solution

Listen Technologies Corporation and Ampetronic announced that Auri, the first complete Auracast […]

Kramer Introduces New PoE-Powered Dante Speakers and High-End Installed Audio Portfolio

Kramer announced a new line of “premium” speakers that are PoE-powered with Dante. Designed to reduce installation wiring, each PoE-powered Dante speaker […]

AREC Debuts AI-Powered Speaker Tracking Station for UCC, Courtrooms, Houses of Worship and Town Halls

Panasonic Debuts New Short-Throw Laser Projector Series

Panasonic Connect announced its new PT-VMZ7ST Series Short Throw LCD Laser Projectors, which […]

Sennheiser Collabs with TeamMate for Wall-Mounting Its TeamConnect (TC) Bar Solutions

Sennheiser announced a new collaboration with TeamMate, a designer of technical furniture solutions for education, corporate and specialist spaces. The […]

Comprehensive Debuts New GX Series High Speed USB 5G Extenders

Hive Debuts an 8K Uncompressed Output Media Server with SDM and HDMI

Hive debuted its new media engine, the Beeblade Nexus, integrated with version 1.2 of its software. […]

Samsung Adds AI to SmartThings Pro and Launches New Interactive Models (WAFX-P) That Leverage It

Samsung’s SmartThings Pro business-to-business (B2B) management platform has added AI and automation capabilities. The platform now includes Interactive View […]

Clear-Com Debuts Free Speak Icon

PPDS Intros Three New Outdoor LED Options that are IP65 and IP66 Rated; Pixel Pitches from 2.5mm to 10mm

PPDS (Philips Professional Displays) has expanded its outdoor dvLED lineup with the launch of the […]

PROLIGHTS Drops Astra Hybrid260IP Hybrid Moving Head Luminaire

PROLIGHTS has introduced the Astra Hybrid260IP, a hybrid moving head luminaire designed for both indoor and outdoor events. Featuring a 260W White Phosphor […]

Samsung Debuts Both Indoor and Outdoor ePaper Signage Displays

Biamp Ships Six New Product at the Same Time; Biamp Workplace Cloud-Based Management Debuts

Biamp is now shipping six new products as part of its Biamp Workplace cloud-based AV asset […]

MirageVision Details New Outdoor 55” LCD Monitor Certified for Android EDLA

MirageVision has introduced a new commercial display powered by Google Certified Android 13 EDLA (GMS compatible). The 55-inch display is native 4K […]

PROLIGHTS Launches HaluPix Duo, a Dual-Layer LED Matrix Panel for Stages and TV

PRODUCT NEWS CONTINUED

What You Need to Know.

KLANG Debuts KLANG:quelle XDM

Epson Adds 12 New PowerLite L-Series Portable Projectors

Epson has announced 12 new 3-chip 3LCD PowerLite L-Series laser projectors. The new PowerLite […]

Powersoft Unveils Compact 140W Audio Amplifier Powered by PoE

Powersoft launched Nota, an ultra-compact PoE/PoE+ amplifier that outputs 140W of power across two channels in a pocked-sized footprint. Nota’s features include […]

New Planar DirectLight Slim LED is Only 2” In Depth and It Can Install Curved, Too!

Huddly Gets Its Huddly Crew AI-Based Switching Platform Microsoft Teams Rooms Certified

Huddly has announced that its Huddly Crew AI-directed multi-camera system is now certified for […]

INDUSTRY NEWS

Here’s What You Missed.

ISE 2025 Breaks Records With 85,351 Unique Attendees, Largest Show to Date

ISE 2025 saw its largest turnout to date, with 85,351 unique attendees, 185,700 total visits and 110,540 registrations recorded at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via. The […]

Did You Know That Shure is 100 Years Old? Well, Here’s Its History of Innovation

Shure Incorporated is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of pioneering innovation, quality, and unyielding commitment to audio excellence. […]

Exertis Almo to Distribute ACSL Drones

ACSL, a drone manufacturer, is now partnering with Exertis Almo for the distribution of its flagship SOTEN drone in North America. “ACSL is committed to […]

CASE STUDIES

Real World Examples.

Here’s How Extron’s Quantum Ultra Processors Drive LED Content at a Santa Catalina School

Extron today detailed its install at the Santa Catalina School, in Monterey, California, has reimagined its Sister Mary Kieran Memorial Library as a dynamic […]